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28 July 2016
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Government embarks on radical welfare overhaul
The Turnbull government has announced it will embark on a radical welfare experiment during the current parliament that aims to use the power of big data to cut the number of people on welfare through targeted interventions in their lives.
Social Services Minister, Christian Porter, says that while the initiative should bring long-term savings, his immediate task is to get a raft of legislative changes, including budget measures through the Parliament. He plans to begin talking to Labor and the Senate crossbench about the proposals this week. To help ease the passage of some of these measures, the government will be promoting many of its more recent budget cuts to the Senate cross bench, unlike the hangover of the 2014 so-called ‘Zombie cuts’ as savings that will be specifically earmarked to go into a national savings account to fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Cutting access to compensation for the carbon tax to new welfare recipients, a $1.4 billion measure from the May budget is the biggest potential deposit into that account, Mr Porter says.
However, Mr Porter says that implementing the so-called “investment approach” to welfare will be the “single most important thing” that he does during the new parliamentary term.
to them over the course of their lives.
“This will radically change the way any sensible government approaches welfare policy”, said Mr Porter.
“Most governments have looked at spending growth as a budgetary problem,” he says.
The investment approach to welfare is heavily based on work done by the Key’s government in New Zealand and was also a recommendation of the review of Australia’s welfare system, the McClure Review which was handed down in 2015. It essentially argues the case for front-loaded investment in people, particularly the young, identified as at risk of falling in to, or staying in the welfare system and providing highly targeted interventions to stop that happening. The 2015 budget provided $34 million to develop the new system and fund longitudinal surveys to provide the data to support the approach. These longitudinal surveys have been looking back into the history of social welfare recipients over decades in search of patterns and data that predict what will happen
An actuarial study by PwC is due with Mr Porter in the next couple of months but he says the preliminary data is promising.
“It has been looked at globally.” That is, it has been looked at in terms of the overall design of a program rather than how it may play out in the varied lives of its recipients. However new information systems change that, he says. “We can do the equivalent of keyhole surgery, drill down to groups of 500, 1500, or 15,000 people, identify the risks that get them into the welfare system and tailor policies to divert them away or if they have become dependent, get them out of the system.” For example, he says, new systems can track over a long period what happens to people receiving student assistance. The government will be able to see how many people stay on the benefit and for how long, and how many transition in to work or other benefits.
For example, he says, the system could allow the government to look at what happens to 16-22 year olds in Newcastle versus those living in Geelong and, based on that data, apply very specific outcomes for the two groups. “It moves the social welfare debate away from being seen as an economic cost to being a moral issue,” he says. The investment approach has been used in New Zealand for five years, with the government claiming major improvements in welfare outcomes, getting people out of the welfare system and in budgetary cost projections in the longer term. Actuarial reports in NZ show particularly good outcomes for single parents and young people, largely from active case management of part-time work obligations for single parents with school-aged children.
But the approach is not without its critics both here and in New Zealand and many of these cite potentially ‘perverse’ effects from the approach, including the NZ Productivity Commission. The Australian Council of Social Service has expressed its concern that this approach is biased towards investment
PHOTOS: Christian Porter being sworn in as Minister for Social Services by the Australia Governor General, Sir Peter Cosgrove, last week.
in young people and could lead to less assistance for older unemployed people. The new levels of data, about different cohorts across the country will be able to be openly accessed, meaning non-government organisations, think tanks and other groups will be able to look in detail at what is happening across the country. Non-government agencies will then be able to bid for some of the funds in the $96 million ‘“Try, Test and Learn’ Fund announced in the May budget to develop and run programs designed to help keep people at risk of long-term dependency from being trapped in the system. Mr Porter says the government is also keen to implement the central recommendations of the McClure report which were to radically overhaul and simplify the multitude of welfare payments and supplements. However, these will require the legislative support of the Senate and are likely to have to await the resolution of existing budget stand offs in the welfare budget.
This article was first published in the Australian Financial Review.
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Your letters and emails Road chaos
It appears everyone is working hard and giving commitments to improve the rail through to Yanchep other than the current Government. Paul Miles’ [Member for Wanneroo] assertions that he anticipates the extension to the freeway to meet the transport needs for the next 10 to 15 years is simply support for the party line and not support for the electorate.
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From personal experience 10 years ago I could go to central Perth in 45 minutes at non peak times (without Marmion ave) now the same journey takes 60 minutes, if one extrapolates that out to the current Governments timetable we are entering cut lunch and water bag territory. We must recognise the power we have as electors and if necessary send our non supportive representatives back to their day jobs. Peter Stainthorpe, via email.
Beach access gone been closed off to the public and will be removed by contractors in August 2016.” “Alternative pedestrian beach access will be opened to the public approximately 100 metres north of the structure following removal of the staircase.”
Last week, the City of Wanneroo sent a letter to residents that live near the Sovereign Drive beach access stairs which have been closed since the recent major storms. The letter states: “the beach access staircase and platform structure has
City of Wanneroo representatives will be at the existing beach access on Wednesday 3 August, between 5.00pm and 6.00pm to discuss community concerns.
Senseless vandalism
City of Wanneroo, will the change of speed limit on Two Rocks Road change this? How about instead of wasting all this time debating that one idiotic subject, you lobby the state government for a few The Wanneroo council at a recent more Police Officers up here? meeting, adopted a revised Two Rocks Frank Pellicano, via web. Coastal Management report, which cost thousands of dollar in consultant fees, How many times does this sort of thing but decided to ‘manage and monitor’ until have to happen and nothing is done something happens. about it. It is time for cameras so these
lowlifes can be caught and punished. Sharon Fiorentino, via web. How about wooden posts like out front of Club Cap or around parks. Charlene Gardner, via web. CCTV cameras required. Patricia Pastor-Hough, via web. At least once a week their wrecking the parks at the Reef Estate. Delys Garlick, via web.
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Alexis wins silver Two Rocks chef, Alexis Watson has been voted one of ‘the best of the best’, receiving a silver medal in the recent ‘Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat’ award.
amongst your peers is tough and we know that they will all take a lot from the experience of competing, in honing their skills and gaining more knowledge.”
Each year this competition attracts some of the region’s best young chefs, competiting in Australia’s longest running culinary competition.
Pearsall’s Cherise Davids and Leeming’s Angela Fairfield were the gold winners, and will represent WA in the national final of the award
Having qualified as a commercial chef last November, Alexis now works at C Restaurant in Perth and is studying for her Certificate IV in patisserie at Joondalup TAFE.
The Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award is dedicated to helping junior and apprentice chefs develop their cooking skills and broaden their culinary horizons.
Australian Culinary Federation Competition Director, Deb Foreman said of the event held at North Metropolitan TAFE, Joondalup Campus commercial kitchens: “The standard was high, in fact this regional heat saw seven teams achieve gold, higher than at any other regional cookoff this year. We applaud all the young chefs that competed. Putting yourself up to be judged on your culinary talent
With the first event held in 1965, the Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award is the longest running culinary competition in Australia for young chefs, sponsored by Nestlé Professional and runs annually in partnership with the Australian Culinary Federation.
At last week’s City of Wanneroo council meeting, a report relating to the proposed new commercial lease for Yanchep Lagoon Cafe was removed from the agenda without explanation. City of Wanneroo’s corporate strategy and performance director, Noelene Jennings, said administration had withdrawn the report to further clarify some points in the expressions of interest. After extensive social media discussion about the cafe, the Sun City News found a few issues that cast doubts on the City of Wanneroo tender process - The two preferred, highest tenders included the current tenant, Peter and Susan Morgan and other leading submission from Fudge Expresso Pty Ltd.
PHOTO: Chef Alexis Watson wants to work in Italy and one day own her own restaurant.
Senseless vandalism
In a forty metre strip of lawn, a vehicle has zigzagged up and down the verge, digging up the lawn and in places digging up the sub-soil up to 150mm deep. If anyone saw anything overnight, or has any information about this senseless vandalism, report it to the police on 131 444 or CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.
Last week, a vehicle wreaked havoc on the entry lawn to The Reef Estate at Two Rocks.
In what has been described as the worst vandalism to this lawn, thousands of dollars will need to be spent to repair the damage.
Lagoon Cafe lease delays
A witness to this senseless vandalism told the Sun City News: “I drove past the vehicle last night that tore up that lawn. It was a dark silver 4x4 going absolutely nuts it was a dual cab with no canopy but had silver bars on the back. It happened at 9.25pm, Thursday 21 July. He was probably going at it for a good 10 minutes, but when I turned around to video or take a photo he was gone. “Looked like a Nissan Navara shape.”
An ASIC business name registration check shows that Fudge Expresso Pty Ltd was not a registered business at the time of lodging their tender. The current tenants have wanted to do a complete refurbishment to the cafe but have been hampered by City of Wanneroo’s enforced restricted trading opportunities due to the two staged roadworks and four metre retaining wall construction along the lagoon access areas. The Sun City News is aware that if the current tenant’s lease is renewed, they have a loan in place to cover all the refit works and wish to create an iconic cafe with a fun family based atmosphere, welcoming patrons straight off the beach and complementing the unique location with good quality basic food with plenty of options to suit all. Their tender submission detailed strong links to the past dating back to the times when Indigenous people hunted the area; and with support from Noongar Elder and Aboriginal artist, Phillip Narkle, to create an iconic cafe which will display the cultural history with two large murals designed specifically for the outside of the cafe explaining the significance of the Lagoon and many photos depicting a more recent history of settlers, cray-fishing and the first kiosk back in the 1950’s.
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Where are the jobs? The City of Wanneroo says it is ‘leading the way’ with the release of their ‘Strategic Economic Growth 2016-2021’ plan.
what Wanneroo has at present, and how its current businesses can either maintain their current markets or grow if they choose.�
The document outlines ďŹ ve economic development program areas: industry diversiďŹ cation; employment locations; investment attraction and advocacy; business support and workforce development, and; regional economic development.
Q: No doubt as the population within the City increases over the next ďŹ ve years, how is the City going to measure natural economic growth against the strategies in the City’s initiated strategies?
Mayor Tracey Roberts said: “The City has a very important role to play in economic development through our ability to inuence and coordinate key elements that drive economic growth.â€? The Sun City News asked the chief executive oďŹƒcer, Daniel Simms three questions about the document. Q: With the City’s Economic Development Strategy how is the City going to measure the eectiveness of any actions the City takes?
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A: “The City of Wanneroo has mechanisms in place to monitor and evaluate all projects within the Corporate Business Plan (CBP) and Strategic Community Plan. Actions contained within the City of Wanneroo Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan are also found in the CBP. Progress towards them is reported against every quarter. Milestones are carefully monitored for each item and each action has its own considerations with respect to eectiveness. Depending on the action, this may be reported by such things as the number of people in attendance or the metrics used to support third party work to stimulate investment. Much of the structural work as actions for the ED Strategy include document review and work to investigate new opportunities in new or emerging markets as they relate to clean technology, advanced manufacturing and agriculture/horticulture businesses. The eectiveness of each and every action has to take into account whether the goal is short, medium or long term. The aim over the next ďŹ ve years is to thoroughly understand
A: “This is one of the most diďŹƒcult areas to measure as there are numerous factors that can be used for or against the role and eectiveness of government policy (at all levels), the level and nature of intervention, and the macroeconomic factors beyond the control of even government and industry. The City will use all relevant indicators of population growth, current and future oor space in its existing and proposed activity centres and monitor the take up of average oor space at activity centres to estimate how the local economy is tracking against other metropolitan centres if those ďŹ gures are available. This will give part of the picture, but as we know with home-based businesses and microenterprises, if they are not required to apply for licences or permits to operate, they are largely invisible unless they make contact. The usefulness and eectiveness of local representative bodies such as the Wanneroo Business Association and the types of events, seminars and workshops they provide is one method of engaging otherwise potentially unknown businesses. As all government agencies have ďŹ nite human and capital resources, an eective way of providing the highest level of intervention and service is to partner with as many relevant agencies as possible to provide coverage for the 684sqm of Wanneroo jurisdiction. It would be almost impossible to service every industrial sector, employment cohort and job seeking training and development segment without the support of the agencies and groups that we liaise with on a daily and weekly basis.â€?
Q: What are the City’s speciďŹ c strategies within this action plan? A: “The endorsed Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan 2016-2021 for the City of Wanneroo seeks to create ‘a diverse range of job opportunities for residents by expanding the economic base and accessing new investment opportunities.’ (p6 EDS). The Strategy was written with the aim to provide the economic snapshot, challenges and direction to aim eorts at the ďŹ ve key areas of: ď Ž Economic DiversiďŹ cation ď Ž Employment Locations ď Ž Investment Attraction and Advocacy ď Ž Business Support and Workforce Development ď Ž Regional Economic Development The focus areas of advanced manufacturing and engineering, clean technology and agribusiness hinge on the fact of Wanneroo’s historical industries as well as established or proposed areas of natural competitive advantage. SpeciďŹ c actions will form current and future investigations within the context of internal capability, the strength of current and proposed networks and relationships, how we advocate and communicate and current and future partnerships and relationships. As with every business and every government agency, all of this is within the backdrop of the unknown local market, national and international variables.â€? After extensive review of the document, it would appear to be a bureaucratic document that won’t directly create a single job. Jobs are created by small, medium and large business wanting to establish their business in regions that have integrated transport systems, access to training facilities for employees and co-operation from all levels of government to encourage and support these entrepreneurs to establish their business within the region.
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Marine Rescue once the patient was brought to shore,” he said. The patient was suffering from joint pain, nausea, episodes of bradycardia and lung pain when breathing. In consultation with the Clinical Support Paramedic in SOC, the patient was transported directly to Fiona Stanley Hospital in order to receive treatment in the hyperbaric chamber and extensive physiotherapy. Pete said incidents such as this are rare and interesting in a clinical sense. “We have only had a few of these types of diving incidents, only three or four in the past 20 years, in the Lancelin coastal region,” he said.
Earlier this year, a rare, yet potentially life-threatening, scuba diving accident occurred off the coast of Lancelin, which led to the dispatch of Volunteer Ambulance Officers, Bob James and Tom Kusters, from Lancelin sub centre to attend and transport a patient. The volunteer ambulance officers were called to meet the Lancelin Volunteer Sea Rescue crew to receive a patient suffering from the bends from a scuba diving incident. A man in his 60s had been diving at a depth of 30-40 metres when
an issue occurred, causing him to surface rapidly and not decompress appropriately. Community Paramedic, Pete Hewat, explained that the onset of the bends can be swift. “Within minutes of boarding the dive boat, the man started experiencing early signs of the bends. This was recognised by his diving partners and the request for help was sent to the State Operations Centre (SOC), who mobilised the Lancelin crew to respond and assist Lancelin Volunteer
“The dive company handled this job very well. They administered correct first aid including oxygen and position coordinated the evacuation of the patient, co-operated with Lancelin Volunteer Marine Rescue and the St John Ambulance volunteer crew, for a great outcome. “The rapport between all the emergency services groups in the Lancelin area is excellent, as is illustrated in this case, with several community members belonging to more than one group.”
Help us to continue our work in your community Have you ever wondered what the Gingin Chittering Lions Club’s actual role is within our communities? This group are the ‘quiet achievers’ who provide various services that may surprise you. Who hasn’t seen our colourful little train at community events, such as the Gingin British Car Day, Bindoon Show and ‘Wear Your Wellies’ taking excited children and parents on a joyful ride. A diverse range of community groups such as the Gingin P&C, hockey club and netball club, St John Ambulance Chittering and the Gingin Bull Sale, benefit from Lions Club BBQ and sunshades which are available for loan all year round.
They have been supporters of the Gingin and Bindoon Christmas Trees and Gingin Anzac Service where they provide free of charge delicious sausage sizzles and the tasty Gunfire breakfast. The restoration of the Gingin Railway Station has been a major project over the past years and the introduction of the fun, local market days. Fundraising is where Lions ‘give back to the community’ by providing support for local families in need; assisting our schools with chaplaincy, awards and camps; as well as donating to many charities such as Lions Cancer; Cord Blood, Hearing and Sight; Royal Flying Doctor and Food Bank.
Barbagallo Raceway, each year, is Lions’ major fundraiser, where their ‘car parking’ expertise comes to the fore and is also three days of fellowship and socialising. This year to date, Gingin Chittering Lions Club has donated over $7500, a wonderful effort. Do you feel becoming a volunteer with the Lions Club is for you? An Information Morning will be held on Saturday 1 October, from 9.00am to 11.30am at the Gingin Chittering Lions Club, 3 Horan Street, Gingin with free morning tea provided.
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Refurbishment of toilet block at Fisherman’s Hollow
First night market for Two Rocks
The existing toilets at Fisherman’s Hollow will be closed until late October 2016, and there will be no access to the toilets during this time. The public toilets located near the Yanchep Beach Lagoon Café will remain available to the public.
Tavern@TheRocks will play host to the first Night Market ever organised in Two Rocks on Friday 5 August.
The upgrade will feature the original mosaic which is being restored, of an artist’s depiction of Fisherman’s Hollow. New male, female and disabled toilets, sinks, walls, a roof restoration and the facility is being made flood proof with upgrades to external drainage.
Empire Events & Markets’ Virginia Dziegielewski, Brooke Trimmer and Dorothy Dean, are excited to launch their first event in the function room at Tavern@The Rocks.
Yanchep Two Rocks RSL The RSL’s next meeting is on Monday 8 August, at the Yanchep Sports and Social Club, starting at 7.00pm with a guest speaker. Young ex-Australian Defence Force, serviceman, David Singer, will talk about his recent experiences in Afghanistan, and how modern warfare has changed the approach to peace keeping, in relation to, the experiences many of our members have been involved in, over the years. Everyone is welcome to attend this meeting.
Learn about photography Guilderton Community Association has organised a weekend workshop with Master Photographer, Dale Neill for 20/21 August. The workshop will run for two full days and will be fully catered by the Guilderton Country Club. Bring a compact, mirror-less or DSLR camera, an iPad or mobile phone. For more information on the weekend workshop contact Anne Gilkes on 0427 687 053 or Margaret Neill 0409 082 371.
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Local creative, unique designers and businesses will be taking part in the brand new ‘Night Market’.
Ms Dziegielewski said the location was a hidden gem. “Not many locals know about this fantastic venue that’s recently
undergone a facelift and with the Two Rocks Marina only metres away providing the perfect backdrop, we’ve been able to secure an awesome venue for our Night Market,” Mrs Dziegielewski said. Ms Trimmer said the atmosphere would be electric. “This event promises to entertain the family, it’s a place to meet friends, mingle and grab a bite to eat and drink in a lively setting,” Mrs Trimmer said.
While this prospect is probably not realistic it is mathematically possible and it illustrates that some below par mid season performances can prove costly. A fortnight ago the Hawks travelled down to East Fremantle to tackle the competition leaders and in less than ideal football conditions put up a brave performance to go down by 15 points
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Guilderton GC Sat 9 July - Canadian Mixed Pairs: C Meharry & A Wetherly 70.25; L & B Johnson 74; I Street & P Flavell 74.5; A & B Gault 74.8. NTP: A Wetherly. Best 2nd shot: M Schmiedte, B Hicks, I Street, P Flavell. Wed 13 July - Scroungers: M Cope 18, P Flavell 17, B Johnson, R Prince, Roma Prince 16, B Driehuis, M Schmiedte 15. NTP: B Johnson, B Driehuis. Best 2nd shot: P Flavell. Longest putt: B Johnson, M Cope. Sat 16 July - Stroke: B Hicks 68, P Flavell 69, R Prince, G Robson 72, B Johnson 73. NTP: C Meharry, G Robson. Longest putt: I Street, R Prince, Min putts: P Flavell.
“There is so much going on up here right now, and with more people than ever moving into the area these types of events are in demand,” Mrs Dean said. “There’s little infrastructure or entertainment in place, so events like this will fill that void.”
“We’ve planned to entertain market goers with live music and the first 50 guests receive a complimentary glass of champagne on arrival.”
The Night Market will be held at Tavern @TheRocks, Two Rocks on Friday 5 August, from 6.00pm to 9.00pm.
in a low scoring, wind and rain affected game.
Leading goal kickers were Sturrock 5, Alderton and Woodley two each.
Main goalscorer was S Wilton, with two goals, while six other players kicked one each in a good team effort that had the Hawks in touch right up to the final siren.
All of this means that with three games remaining the Red Hawks are two and a half games behind fifth placed Bayswater.
Redhawks find form Denis Heaney Two excellent performances in the past fortnight have seen the Red Hawks maintain the slimmest of hopes of making the finals this season.
Ms Dean said Two Rocks and Yanchep were on the brink of a population explosion and demanded more entertainment closer to home.
Last Saturday, at home to Safety Bay a side in finals contention similar to the Hawks. Six first quarter goals saw the home side establish a match winning lead which they were able to increase finally running out winners by 37 points. SPORTS RESULTS Wed 20 July - Scroungers: P Flavell 20, A Wetherly 18, B Johnson, B Wegner, M Schmiedte 17. NTP: A Wetherly, P Flavell, R Prince. Longest putt: B Johnson, B Wegner.
Yanchep GC Sat 9 July - Stroke Men: J Brydon 66, K Attwood 67, B Rowe 69, P Leigh 70. S/ ford Ladies: S Pawlenko 34, R Warrilow 32, E Callanan 26. Sat 16 July - S/ford: I Lowe ocb C Grant 38, P Leigh 37, B Cherry 36. Sat 23 July - Stroke Ladies: R Warrilow 74, G Reyne 77, J Lowe 84. Men: R Dixon 61, P Leigh 63, G Curtis 66, B Richards 68.
So there is no room to move for the Hawks and they would need Bayswater to lose all three of their remaining games and the Hawks to fill their side of the bargain by winning all three - Sounds almost impossible, but strange things happen in football and while there is life, there is hope.
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Councils still using glyphosate despite WHO warning it ‘probably causes cancer’ Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). All glyphosate products that are registered for use in Australia have been through a robust chemical risk assessment process by the APVMA and are safe to use, provided they are used as per the label instructions. “The City provides public notices in the Wanneroo Link and on its website, informing residents of upcoming weed control programs. “The City also has a ‘no spray list’ that residents can register with so that the verge adjacent to their property is excluded from general seasonal kerb line and footpath weed control using chemical based products. Over the past month, the Sun City News has received several enquiries about the ‘dangers of using glyphosate as a weed killer’. A Yanchep resident expressed her concerns about the spraying of glyphosate weed killers on our verges and in local parks. At last week’s City of Wanneroo council meeting, Merriwa resident, Lewis Flood, asked the Mayor: “While driving down Marmion Avenue recently, I observed a Council worker with a spray container with presumably a poison, spraying weeds and I am concerned this worker had no protective clothing?” It appears local councils across Australia are using the weed killer glyphosate in sensitive areas like playgrounds, despite a World Health Organisation (WHO) warning the chemical probably causes cancer. Glyphosate
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marked as ‘Roundup’ and is commonly used by households, farms and local councils. Last year, the WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) upgraded its assessment of the common herbicide from ‘possibly’ to ‘probably carcinogenic to humans’. In April, this year, the Australian Pesticide and Veterinary Medicine Authority (APVMA) released a statement stating: “Products containing glyphosate are safe to use in areas which will be later used by people and animals provided the label instructions are followed. The label instructions will tell you how long people or animals should avoid an area that has been treated.” A City of Wanneroo spokesperson said: “The City and its contractors use glyphosate based herbicide products for general knock down weed control under the guidance of the Australian
“The City uses other non-chemical based products for weed control in some areas where it is practically possible to manage weeds effectively. These products include acetic-based acids and pine oil. “Whilst these products provide initial knock-down control of weeds in some environments, they are not as effective as glyphosate-based products for general weed control in kerb line and hardstand areas. “Steam can also be used for general weed control in non-vegetation areas but at up to four times the cost of traditional chemical weed control methods it is not economically viable to use on a wider scale.” The City of Wanneroo says it will continue to use non-chemical methods for weed control as part of a wider integrated pest management program where it is both practical and economically viable to do so.
Survey to help protect Wanneroo’s coastline In an effort to find out why locals value their coastline, the City of Wanneroo has released a community survey that will help inform decisions on coastal hazard risk management. Mayor Tracey Roberts said the survey results would help develop a strategy to help protect the coastline. City of Wanneroo completed part one of the Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan study in 2015, which investigated the potential future impacts of climate change along the coastline. It identified a number of assets that may be vulnerable to coastal erosion within the next 35 years. Part two of the study will involve assessing the risk and developing an adaptation plan to manage potential sea level rise and associated coastal erosion. The City has engaged coastal management consultants Cardno to assist in this process. The online survey will be open from 22 July to 19 August 2016. To have your say, head to surveymonkey.com/r/XDBVLSK or the City’s website. Results of the survey will be presented at a community forum to be held later this year.
Funding grants now open The City of Wanneroo’s Community Funding Program invites community organisations to apply for grants to support their events, activities and projects. Incorporated and insured community groups, clubs and organisations are eligible to apply. A community funding information session is being held at Clarkson Library on Wednesday 3 August, starting at 2.30pm. Applications are open until Friday 16 September 2016, visit wanneroo.wa.gov.au/ CommunityFunding for application form and community funding guidelines
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64 Hid 65 Pay 66 Thick SOUTH - DOWN 1 Kitchen utensil 2 Out of order 3 Institutions for sick and injured 4 Vast age 5 Tibetan holy man 6 Nominate 7 Pastimes 9 Clergyman 11 Proverbs 13 Filled pastry 14 Abominable Snowman 16 Raw hide 17 Depart 21 Shift 25 Wrinkle 26 Inn 27 Go by 28 Wine 30 Oozed 32 Region 33 Marsh 36 Wrath 37 Devoted follower 39 Food dressing 40 Shining 41 Link 43 Musical instrument 45 Climbing plant 46 Swift animal 49 Sheltered side 51 Command to a horse 52 Drunkard 54 Non-clerical 56 Hail! 57 Number 62 Hitler’s bodyguard (init) EAST - ACROSS 2 Out of bed 4 Visage 5 Egyptian hat 6 Stains 8 Agreeable 10 Fermentation vessel 11 Plunders
14 Sweetmeat 16 Fly aloft 19 Cut off a syllable 21 Consecrate 23 Send out 25 Makes sibilant sound 28 Of sound mind 30 Make amends 32 Cleaning implement 33 Sea nymph 34 Awkward boor 37 Communion plate 39 Shut off from association 41 Charge with a debt 44 On the move 45 Donkeys 47 Greek letter 48 Vast sum 50 At what place? 52 Make deep research 54 Accordingly 56 Noblemen 58 Pertaining to the ear 61 Establish truth 62 Farm birds 63 Also 65 Wear off by rubbing 66 Not out EAST - DOWN 1 Capsizes 3 Indolent 4 Pertaining to a covenant 7 Flowed back 8 Mother-of-pearl 9 Miriti palm 12 Leaves out 13 Snow vehicles 15 Plant secretion 17 Kimono sash 18 Sacrificial table 20 Japanese monetary unit 22 Glistened 24 Intermediate (law) 26 Vends 27 Learned persons 28 Drench 29 Fitting 31 Examines 32 Politician (init)
35 Exterior 36 Prefix - ten to the twelfth power 38 Dutch cheese 40 Ready money 42 Mischief 43 Valuable fibre 46 Water pitcher 49 Instinctive part of psyche 51 Make certain 53 Boundless 55 Leer 57 Part of a coat 59 Prayer beads 60 Oat genus of grasses 64 Passing away WEST - ACROSS 2 Provided that 4 Plant juice 6 Public transport 8 Cliff 9 Persian fairy 11 Tidy 13 Pimples 16 Depressed 18 Regret 19 Mannequin 21 Conductor’s wand 23 Male sheep 25 Headwear 26 Dry and withered 27 Make effort 29 Clever in movement 32 Finest quality 34 Corn spike 36 Citizen of Turkey 38 Use a chair 39 Summoned by repeated call 41 Not any 43 Container 44 Blotted out 46 Criminal 47 Exclude 48 Yield 50 Hard wood 51 Controls 55 Baking chamber 56 Present 57 Finishes 59 Corded cloth
60 Mineral aggregate 61 Specialized skills 63 Talks as if mad 65 Kite 67 Liturgy 68 Meat dish 69 Half an em WEST DOWN 1 Thin fog 3 Hollow formality 5 Young salmon 7 American state 9 Fruit 10 Drawing-room 12 Bush of ivy 14 Solid square 15 Closest 17 Part of the verb ‘to be’ 19 Dust particle 20 Rendered fat 22 Biblical quotation 24 Encounter 25 Curtseys 26 Male deer 28 Bring up 30 Burial ceremony 31 Move at easy pace 33 Irish republic 35 Counsel 37 Joint 39 Jury 40 Amounts owing 42 Editor (abb) 43 Cheerful 45 Papua New Guinea town 46 Betting game 47 Untwists 49 Great poet 52 Eternally 53 Produced 54 Female sheep 58 Rescue 60 Superintendent 62 Soak 64 Afresh 66 Ignited
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Our company is seeking a Production Manager to control all of the egg grading operations including but not limited to: Process control, grading of eggs, product quality, production planning, training and managing staff, supervise the cleaning and hygiene of all equipment on the grading floor and fresh pulp plant. You will need to manage all staff in the egg room, train and coach and maintain a working roster within labour budgets. You will be responsible for stock control and managing stock levels of product and packaging. You will also be responsible for; production targets ensuring budgets are met, provide production reports, facilitate and report OHS meetings. You must have excellent communication and computer skills and people skills to liaise with employees, managers, contractors, visitors and customers on all levels and of all nationalities. Strong organisation, administration and computer skills are required. You must be proactive, identifying issues, understanding demand and supply, machinery issues and tweaking required - be able to think on your feet in a fast paced environment. Management experience in a food processing environment would be an advantage. This position is a full time salary position and will include working some weekends and public holidays. This is a hands on role ‘not’ a managing role. Previous applicants need not apply. No backpackers or temporary visa holders. Email applications with resume to gmerrick@goldeneggs.com.au
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AAA Egg Company is seeking a Mechanical Technician/Fitter for our high speed packaging Egg Grading and production area, duties include but not limited to: Hydraulic & pneumatics, air conditioning, chillers, refrigeration, pumps, conveyors, printers, heat exchangers project tasks and other general mechanical and fitting duties. An understanding of PLC systems will be an advantage. You will need to establish a preventative maintenance system and be proactive in identifying continuous improvement methods. You will need excellent initiative and proactive skills to be able to work unsupervised – alone, as well as in a team environment. You must have excellent communication and people skills to liaise with employees, managers, contractors, visitors and customers on all levels and of all nationalities. Excellent time management and organisational skills to work in a high pressure area will be required. Basic administration and computer skills are required. Management experience in a food processing environment would be an advantage. This is a full time salary position and will include some public holidays and weekend shifts. Permanent residents of Australia only to apply. Email applications with resume to gmerrick@goldeneggs.com.au
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21 JULY to 22 AUGUST Bush Babies Honouring our Noongar Elders, this art exhibition celebrates 16 Noongar Elders from across the Wheatbelt through art. Open Monday to Saturday at the Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, 3 Rocca Rd, Wanneroo. This is a free community event.
29 JULY - 16 AUGUST Born on Country Art Exhibition at Wangaree Community Centre, Lancelin. More info at dadaa.org.au
FRIDAY 29 JULY Sundowner Peter Stevens, rainmaker and inventor will be the guest speaker at a Sundowner being held at West Coast Honey, Gingin Brook Rd, Gingin. 6.00pm start. Tickets 9575 7773.
FRIDAY 29 JULY SCYC Porky Pie Party Eat a few pies and tell a few lies at Sun City Yacht Club.
Starts at 6.30pm. Phone 0414 951 532 or 0466 409 060 for bookings.
SUNDAY 31 JULY SCYC AGM Sun City Yacht Club AGM, 2.00pm at clubrooms.
SUNDAY 31 JULY Yanchep Monthly Markets Yanchep Sports & Social Club from 8.00am to 2.00pm. Over 35 different stalls.
FRIDAY 5 AUGUST Coffee Morning The Wanneroo Business Association will be holding a Coffee Morning at Full Flava Cafe at Yanchep Central Shopping Centre. Starting at 10.00am. Everyone is welcome to join the WBA for casual business networking in Yanchep.
FRIDAY 5 AUGUST Night Markets Night Market will be held at
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Tavern@The Rocks at the Two Rocks Shopping Centre from 6.00pm to 9.00pm. There will be live music and the first 50 guests will receive a complimentary glass of champagne on arrival.
YANCHEP MONTHLY MARKETS Sunday 31 July, 8am to 2pm
FRIDAY 5 AUGUST Quiz Night Quiz night at the Yanchep Sports & Social Club, starts at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome.
Sunday 7 August Men’s Shed Meeting A Men’s Shed public meeting will be held at the Yanchep Sports & Social Club, starting at 11.00am. John Quigley is attending.
WED 10 AUGUST AGM SunCity Artists Assn. Inc. will hold their AGM, starting at 10.30am in the Gallery Workshop, Two Rocks Shopping Centre. For more details contact Helen on 9577 145 or Dot on 9561 1187.
WED 10 AUGUST Rural Neighbourhood Watch Meeting to be held at Sovereign Hill Hall, starting at 7.30pm. Guest speakers talking about ‘Drugs , Alcohol and Domestic Voilence’. Everyone welcome.
TUESDAY 16 AUGUST Casino Bus Trip The bus will leave the Phil Renkin Centre at 5.15pm and then pick-up passengers at The Yanchep Sports Club.
The cost is $15pp, which will include bus fare, a meal at the Noodle Bar or Carvery or Café, your membership card and a Keno ticket. Your ‘Group Regular Riders Card’ can be stamped on this trip, or if you have four stamps on your card, you can hand it in and only pay the $5 bus fare. The bus will leave the Crown Casino at 11pm. To book your seat, call Linda on 9561 5321 or Joan on 0424 421 946.
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Chicken Schnitzel with Chips & Salad $15
CHILL OUT SUNDAY with music by Craig Pinky in the beer garden from 1pm. BREAKFAST BUFFET: fully cooked or continental, tea & coffee - $2400 SUNDAY CARVERY from 12noon - 3pm: 2 Course including soup and roast with vegetables - $2350 LUNCH (A La Carte) from 11am - 5pm DINNER until 8.30pm SUNDAY NIGHTS: 2 Course Roast Dinner - $2370 3 Course - $2700 Kids corner with activities & movies from 6pm
Seafood Platter $35
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